The inaugural Joseph Branch Trail 5K is coming soon!
Save the Date for Saturday September 26th in Wallowa!
We are inviting runners, walkers, bicyclists, and horseback riders of all ages to experience the new trail! Please come join us to celebrate the completion of the Joseph Branch Trail through the City of Wallowa.
After the race, everyone is invited to attend the JBTC Annual Meeting. We'll celebrate accomplishments, recognize the generous volunteers, donors and partners who continue to move the project forward, and elect officers for the coming year.
We'd love to have you join us for this special day of celebration!
Connecting Communities
One Trail Section at a Time
The Joseph Branch Trail Consortium is a nonprofit organization based in Enterprise, Oregon dedicated to developing a trail-with-rail in Wallowa and Union Counties. The Joseph Branch Trail will run alongside the Wallowa Union Railroad Authority (WURA) railroad, allowing for continued use and aspiration for both multi-modal recreation and railroad operations along the WURA right-of-way. Sections of The Joseph Branch Trail within the cities of both Elgin and Wallowa, Oregon are now OPEN and accessible to all!
The Joseph Branch Trail strives to connect communities throughout rural northeast Oregon, creating accessible outdoor spaces that will benefit our region for generations to come.
“A Trail-with-Rail corridor would support the physical, mental, and social well-being of local youth. Safe trails encourage healthy movement, offer positive alternatives to screen time, and give students places to build confidence, independence, and lifelong outdoor skills. For many youth, especially those without access to transportation or recreational programs, a nearby trail can become a vital space for exercise, connection, and stress relief.”
Ron Pickens - Teacher Enterprise, Oregon 
“The Joseph Branch Trail is a project of monumental economic importance to the tourism economies of the region. In Elgin, we will be using this trail as a springboard to invite people to experience not just the best of the Jewel of the Blue Mountains, but every town from the trailhead to Wallowa Lake.”
Alex McHaddad - City Administrator Elgin, Oregon Project Funders and Partner Businesses
Generous Lifetime Legacy Members:
Angeline & Steve Rubin
The Sherry & Tom Gaulke Family
Karen Josi-Bates & Ernie Josi
Wild Carrot Herbals